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GSEs and Standards (When you nee help unpacking the RI GSEs or National Science Standards) **http://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/**A complete collection of easy-to-read GSEs with concept maps, unpacked topics and NECAP data **http://www.ride.ri.gov/** The states version of the GSEs using Word or PDF (The link above is more thorough) **http://www.nsta.org/publications/nses.aspx** A link to the National Science Standards which most of the lesson plans above are based on
Science Articles, Videos & New feeds (When you need to find exciting videos, articles to share with your students) **http://www.sciencedaily.com/** The latest and greatest news in biotechnology, and the field of science **http://www.world-science.net/** A collection of weird information pertinent to the field of science. Not your average paper (Subscribe for free) **http://www.thenakedscientists.com/** A collection of Podcasts, Videos an Articles on very very interesting topics..(i.e. Does farting help you lose weight?) **http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/** Perfect for middle school students to read up on the latest and greatest **http://www.sciencenews.org/** A new perspective on the breaking reseach, data and studies in the realm of science **http://www.stevespangler.com/** A dedicated teacher has created a blog that will capture your attention and your student as well **http://www.nationalgeographic.com/** Intriguing videos, beautiful pictures and lesson plans for your grade and subject area (Great for powerpoint slides) **http://www.bioedonline.org/** A collection of the lastest information pertaining to science education **http://www.howstuffworks.com/** A perfect site for when a student asks you question that you are not prepared to answer......look on this site for the most informative, easy read info **http://www.teachertube.com/** An alternative site for Youtube which is NOT blocked in your classroom or school
Awesome Sites (A collection of websites by catagory or some top secret sites like how to break into the schools "you tube blocker") **https://uriteacherknowledge.wikispaces.com/Teaching+Resources** A complete collection of resources by topic from all of the URI EDU 484 Students www.zamzar.com A website that will allow you to play blocked youtube videos in your classroom by downloading the file as a mp3 file
Useful Teacher Websites....
You are in the middle of Student Teaching and your CT is not helping you with any resources and materials, what do you do? Do not be overwhelmed....Just Come check out our site!!
Brought to you by the 4 most fabulous student teachers: Mickey Ennis, Jill Boisse, Jen Cullen & Ashley BordenLesson Plan Ideas (When you are pulling out your hair trying to create original lesson plans, these sites can help you get started)
**http://www.teachersdomain.org/** A Collection of videos, lesson plans, pdfs and sudent worksheets for every grade level and subject area
**http://www.pbs.org/teachers/** A Collection of lesson plans with teacher and student worksheets as well as short free video clips and interactive lessons
**http://school.discoveryeducation.com/** A series of lesson plans by subject matter and grade level
**http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/** A collection of Evolution lesson plans from history of life to marcoevolution
**http://www.mysciencebox.org/** A Collection of lesson units per subject area within each topic in science
**http://sciencespot.net/** A Collection of videos, lesson plans, pdfs and sudent worksheets for every grade level and subject area
**http://www.nclark.net/Biology**A Collection of videos, lesson plans, pdfs and sudent worksheets for every grade level and subject area
**http://www.biology-resources.com** A Collection of videos, lesson plans, pdfs and sudent worksheets for every grade level and subject area
**http://evolution.berkeley.edu/** An thorough review of evolution lesson plans and ideas for teaching topics in ways all students will understand
**http://www.lessonplansinc.com/biology_lesson_plans.php** A Collection of videos, lesson plans, pdfs and sudent worksheets for every grade level and subject area
**http://www.brainpop.com/** A collection of videos, lessons, quizes, review games by subject and grade level. Hint: Create multiple email addresses for free trials
http://explorebiology.com/ A collection of lessons and activities created by a high school biology teacher for an AP test
http://theteacherscafe.com/Content_Literacy/Science_Resources.php A Collection of worksheets, lessons and online activities
http://www.iris.edu/hq/retm A site devoted to the Teachable Moments provided by earthquakes
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/transcribe/ A tool used to transcribe and translate DNA sequences
GSEs and Standards (When you nee help unpacking the RI GSEs or National Science Standards)
**http://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/** A complete collection of easy-to-read GSEs with concept maps, unpacked topics and NECAP data
**http://www.ride.ri.gov/** The states version of the GSEs using Word or PDF (The link above is more thorough)
**http://www.nsta.org/publications/nses.aspx** A link to the National Science Standards which most of the lesson plans above are based on
Instructional Tools (When you need help creating Graphic Organizers, Concept Maps, and student websites)
**http://www.wordle.net/** A tool that allows you to make word banks or collages as part of a presentation
**http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/school/fx102781621033.aspx?ofcresset=1** Microsoft Office provides a variety of FREE templates for al your needs
**http://www.teachertools.org/forms_dynam.asp** Tools that the most seasoned teachers rely on such as creating tests, graphic organizers, and the "know hows"
**http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/graphic/** An easy graphic organizer maker- several different options
**http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html** An easy to use graphic organizer creator
**http://www.edutopia.org/** A view of how to engage in project-based learning
**www.wikispaces.com** Free Websites to use as a teacher and allow students to work on the websites daily...Free, Easy and Effective!
http://exploratorium.edu/educate/index.html A comprehensive tool for teachers with a focu on hands-on activity and project-based learning
Science Articles, Videos & New feeds (When you need to find exciting videos, articles to share with your students)
**http://www.sciencedaily.com/** The latest and greatest news in biotechnology, and the field of science
**http://www.world-science.net/** A collection of weird information pertinent to the field of science. Not your average paper (Subscribe for free)
**http://www.thenakedscientists.com/** A collection of Podcasts, Videos an Articles on very very interesting topics..(i.e. Does farting help you lose weight?)
**http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/** Perfect for middle school students to read up on the latest and greatest
**http://www.sciencenews.org/** A new perspective on the breaking reseach, data and studies in the realm of science
**http://www.stevespangler.com/** A dedicated teacher has created a blog that will capture your attention and your student as well
**http://www.nationalgeographic.com/** Intriguing videos, beautiful pictures and lesson plans for your grade and subject area (Great for powerpoint slides)
**http://www.bioedonline.org/** A collection of the lastest information pertaining to science education
**http://www.howstuffworks.com/** A perfect site for when a student asks you question that you are not prepared to answer......look on this site for the most informative, easy read info
**http://www.teachertube.com/** An alternative site for Youtube which is NOT blocked in your classroom or school
Awesome Sites (A collection of websites by catagory or some top secret sites like how to break into the schools "you tube blocker")
**https://uriteacherknowledge.wikispaces.com/Teaching+Resources** A complete collection of resources by topic from all of the URI EDU 484 Students
www.zamzar.com A website that will allow you to play blocked youtube videos in your classroom by downloading the file as a mp3 file
Assessment Sites (When you are creating a review game like Jeopardy or struggling to make a test, project or rubric, check this out)
**http://www.techteachers.com/jeopardytemplates.htm** Rubric creator
**http://rubistar.4teachers.org/** Rubric creator
http://humanities.byu.edu/elc/teacher/bestteacher.html A constructive teacher should do.....
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/teaching-methods/educational-testing/4170.html Graphic organizers, methods for assessment ideas and much more
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/teachtip.htm How to properly assess students of all levels
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/teaching_backgrounders/media_literacy/types_of_assessment.cfm teacher awareness about assessment
http://ozpk.tripod.com/assess.html How to create an assessment effectively
http://www.lincoln.k12.or.us/Files/Formative%20Assessment%20Strategies.pdf Strategies for assessmet
Finding a Job (Congratulations..You made it through student teaching-Now is your time to lock in a job)
**http://www.schoolspring.com/** A website adopted by most schools in the country for the most recent permanent and substiute positions (upload your resume and create a profile)
**http://www.projo.com/projojobs/** A link to "Projo" jobs sections where education postings are listed each sunday..Dont spend the $2.00 every Sunday when you can look for free
http://www.careerbuilder.com/default.aspx?cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=2332edee95ec40edbe1bcb9d111f0af9-325627342-VB-4&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_career_builder
**http://www.providenceschools.org/for-employees/job-postings** Providence School system pays up to $200 per day for subsitutes and has a great comp plan for beginning teachers
**http://cpsed.net/human/** Cranston School District wil often post jobs on their website oppose to School Spring
**http://www.ride.ri.gov/educatorquality/edjobs.aspx** The RIDE office has links for every town's newspaper for possible job listings if they do not partake in School Spring
**http://www.uri.edu/hss/education/index.html** The URI School of Education can be a useful link to contact professors who may get the inside scoop about new job postings
**http://resumes-for-teachers.com/interview-questions.htm** Of course, you should not be looking for jobs until you have a "Killer" resume so look at this site for tips on resumes and interviewing!